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Good afternoon. It’s Tuesday, June 24.

In today's newsletter:

The Trump administration said it plans to rescind the Roadless Rule to remove restrictions on timber harvests and road-building in national forests, including the Tongass National Forest in Southeast Alaska.
For the last decade, a group of LGBTQ+ community members, most in their 60s, 70s and 80s, have met weekly in Anchorage for socialization, educational opportunities and — increasingly — to support one another through aging.
A small plane crashed this morning at Big Lake’s airport, seriously injuring both the pilot and passenger, Alaska State Troopers said.

There are several ways to celebrate Pride this month, including a Rainbow Run, a block party and the annual Pride Parade coming up this Saturday. From brunches to comedy shows, here are some of the main Pride events happening around Anchorage in June.

Anchorage weather

It's mostly cloudy today with a high near 63 degrees and a slight chance of rain showers this afternoon. We'll continue to see a mix of mostly cloudy skies and precipitation for the rest of this week, with daytime temperatures hovering in the mid-60s.

Here’s what else is making headlines in Alaska today.

— Megan Pacer, mpacer@adn.com

Trump administration moves to rescind Roadless Rule, potentially setting stage for expanded harvests in Tongass National Forest →

The move drew swift condemnation, including in Alaska where conservation groups and some village leaders in the region said it could hurt subsistence and remove buffers against climate change.

Alaska Rainbow Elders support one another with coffee, conversation and community →

LGBTQ+ older people are twice as likely to be single and live alone, and four times less likely to have children, according to the nonprofit Services and Advocacy for Gay Elders. In Alaska, where long winters and remote geography already exacerbate isolation, having a like-minded peer group is especially vital, group members said.

2 seriously injured in crash of small plane at Big Lake airport →

The pilot and passenger were taken to a Mat-Su area hospital with serious injuries, Alaska State Troopers said. The airport has been closed to air traffic.

Meet the Anchorage Bucs: Among the first-time Alaska visitors are gospel and country lovers and a pitcher who enjoys old Westerns →

This week, the Daily News is talking to players from the two Alaska Baseball League teams based in Anchorage, starting with the Bucs, who are reigning league champions.

Systemic failures led to door plug flying off Boeing 737 Max during Alaska Airlines flight, NTSB says →

An NTSB investigation over the past 17 months found that bolts securing the door plug panel were removed and never replaced during a repair. And the board has found bigger problems at Boeing and the FAA.

Republican plan to sell over 3,200 square miles of federal land is found to violate Senate rules →

A plan to sell millions of acres of federal lands has been ruled out of Republicans’ big tax and spending cut bill after the Senate parliamentarian determined the proposal would violate the chamber’s rules.

More from the ADN

Man on ATV struck and killed by train near Talkeetna →

Trump says Israel-Iran ceasefire is in effect after the deal initially faltered →

Book review: Lisa Murkowski takes readers inside her years in the Senate →

Insurers vow to make prior authorization for treatment easier. Here’s what that means. →

Workplace advice: A guide to deepfakes in the workplace, for employees and employers →

Alaska sports notebook: Anchorage track stars shine at nationals; Kendall Kramer named GNAC Scholar Athlete of Year →

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